ESTEVAN - The Estevan Police Service arrested a Meadow Lake woman on an impaired driving-related charge on Sept. 25.
The arrest happened after EPS patrol members attended to a business in northeast Estevan to investigate a report of an impaired motorist who was about to drive away. The EPS said a 23-year old Meadow Lake woman was located and found to be in care and control of a running vehicle, which resulted in her arrest for impaired driving.
She was transported to the police station where she provided two breath samples, both of which exceeded the legal limit of .08. She is scheduled to make her first appearance in Estevan Provincial Court on Nov. 18 to speak to the charge.
Also on Wednesday, the EPS received a report of a hit-and-run collision involving a SMILE Services vehicle that was parked in the 1300-block of Sixth Street. Police have obtained a description of the suspect vehicle and are asking for the person responsible to come forward on their own.
Police conducted a well-being check on a 14-year-old who did not attend school. He was located and found to be safe and in good health.
Police received reports of traffic lights not functioning at several intersections as a result of a power outage. The EPS thanks city staff for working quickly to get stop signs out to prevent collisions. The EPS also reminds motorists that when traffic lights aren’t functioning properly, intersections are to be treated as uncontrolled and extra caution should be used.
A complaint of criminal harassment was received during day shift. The matter remains under investigation.
Members attended to a south Estevan residence in response to a reported domestic disturbance in progress. Both parties involved were spoken to at length and the situation was mediated. No further issues were reported.
Members attended to a residence in south Estevan to investigate a report of a male who might be suicidal. Estevan EMS and EPS members attended, spoke to the individual and determined he was not suicidal, but he was put in contact with the EPS Police and Crisis Team for additional follow-up.
Members and Estevan EMS attended to a central Estevan residence on Sept. 24 for a report of a male in distress. He reportedly made comments about harming himself. The male, who was unharmed upon police arrival, was transported by EMS to St. Joseph's Hospital for further assessment.
A call was received regarding another male in central Estevan who made comments while in public of his wishes to harm himself. Members attended, searched the area and made extensive patrols and inquiries, but the male was not located.
Police were called to a report an unwanted person at a residence. Before police arrived, the individual had left the property. Members discovered the individual was there to pick up personal items for a friend who had recently been living there.
The EPS responded to several calls of suspicious people throughout the city. Members spoke with several individuals who were advised of the calls police were receiving and sent on their way.
A report of a potential fraud was taken by the EPS. An individual sent a sum of money to a crypto account. It appears the individual was scammed and has lost approximately $1,500 as a result. No further details were released.
An Estevan resident reported seeing two people in her vehicle in the middle of the night. Police responded but the suspects had fled the area prior to police arrival. Several patrols of the surrounding area were made and police spoke with two known individuals. The matter remains under investigation.
The EPS reminds and encourages the public to be diligent in securing their vehicle when not in use, to remove any valuables from the vehicle and keep any loose change or monies out of plain sight.
Police observed several youths throwing paintballs and other materials while gathered in the parking lot of the Power Dodge Arena. The youths were identified and subsequently were charged under the Environmental Management and Protection Act. Each youth charged received a $580 fine.
Members and EMS crews were dispatched to an apartment in north-central Estevan on Sept. 23 for a report of female in distress. The female was assessed on scene and transported to hospital for further evaluation.
Members and EMS attended to a central Estevan apartment on the report of a female in distress. She was transported by EMS to hospital where she was treated.
Police received a report of a female trespassing on a neighbour’s property. The female, who was found in the area, was warned.
Members attended to a central Estevan residence on the report of a domestic disturbance in progress. Both female and male occupants were spoken to and the matter was defused without further incident.
